maximizeverb/mɐʃimiˈzaɾ/mediumma·xi·mi·zarPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo increase or make as great as possible.We need to maximize our resources.The software helps to maximize screen space.synoptimizeincreaseenhanceantminimizereducedecreaseCommon collocationsmaximize profitsmaximize efficiencymaximize potentialEtymologyDo latim 'maximus' (máximo) + sufixo verbal '-izar'.Related wordsmáximomaximizaçãomaximal